Chinese Storage Vessel / Planter

Glossy brown, with the sheen of well-steeped tea.

This storage vessel or planter was made in pottery in Guangdong Province, China, in the early 20th century. Tall glazed jars like this are commonly associated with storing liquids and preserved foods in southern Chinese households. The shoulders are high and the body tapers toward the foot, with a short flared neck and a thick lip. The glaze is deep chestnut brown, pooling lighter at the foot, with a small round patch on the shoulder where the finish is different.

About 36 inches high. Tall enough to hold a small tree, or a sizeable opinion.